Dreidels, service and cheer at Capital Jewish Museum’s Hanukkah event. Story by Joe Heim • 1d. The District was a bit of a ghost town Wednesday.

D uring the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, an eight-day celebration of light that takes place every winter, you’ll probably spot people sending a small item twirling atop a table.It’s a dreidel ...

During the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, an eight-day celebration of light that takes place every winter, you’ll probably spot people sending a small item twirling atop a table.It’s a dreidel ...

Whether you’re Jewish or looking to deepen your understanding of Jewish religious practices and culture, we’re sharing nine Hanukkah traditions, ... Playing dreidel games.

Made in St. Paul: Dreidels, by Lowertown woodworker and self-described ‘bearded old Jewish guy’ Stuart Barron For as recognizable a Jewish symbol as dreidels are, Barron is one of few who ...

The Hebrew letters inscribed on a dreidel are a Nun, Gimel, Hey or Chai, and Shin. The letters form an acronym for the Hebrew saying Nes Gadol Hayah Sham, ...

A game using a four-sided top — a dreidel — that has a Hebrew letter painted on each side. The four sides can display Chai or Hey, Gimel, Nun and Shin.

“Dreidel is a beloved Jewish game, but it’s really not that exciting,” he said. “It loses its interest pretty quickly just because it’s a pretty simple game. ...

Dreidels, service and cheer at Capital Jewish Museum’s Hanukkah event. A steady stream of museum visitors counted down to the first night of Hanukkah, take part in community service activities ...

The Hebrew letters inscribed on a dreidel are a Nun, Gimel, Hey or Chai, and Shin. The letters form an acronym for the Hebrew saying Nes Gadol Hayah Sham, ...